Obviously, I haven't figured out the new GIC yet.  The links don't match 
what they are supposed to.  The first link is not to my album.  The 
second link is the Canton tools picture.  The close-up of the whatsit 
should be as follows, if it works this time.

http://tinyurl.com/3e5egk

Frank Sronce (Fort Worth Armadillo Works)

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Frank Sronce" 
To: "OldTools" 
Sent: Saturday, February 10, 2007 2:08 PM
Subject: Canton Whatsit

> Galoots,
>
> The first picture shows a few things I picked up at the Canton, TX 
> flea a few months ago - including the Fernhurst screw driver in its 
> box (you know that one, Jeff).  The item I have a question about is 
> between the Fray & Pigg brace and the Fernhurst.  You can see it 
> better in the second picture.  I don't remember seeing one of these 
> before.  It works like a push drill or screw driver, but has a point 
> like an awl.  It is 10" long.
>
> I am making two assumptions:  1) Since I don't know what it is, it 
> must be a leather tool,  2) It is an early cordless awl used for 
> making holes in leather.  Does anyone else have any others ideas?
>
> BTW, it sure is nice to have GIC back.
>
> http://tinyurl.com/yp527x
> http://tinyurl.com/28d746
>
> Frank Sronce (Fort Worth Armadillo Works)
>
> 

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